Athletics Academic Advisor I or II (AP26-090)

About the role

The Athletics Academic Advisor I or II position at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) supports student-athletes in achieving academic success. This role is crucial for maintaining compliance with NCAA rules and ensuring that academic concerns are addressed promptly.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to assigned student-athletes and emphasize the importance of academics.
• Aid student-athletes in developing necessary skills for academic success.
• Communicate regularly with student athletes, coaches, and administrative staff regarding academic matters.
• Maintain compliance with NCAA rules and report violations to the appropriate authorities.
• Monitor NCAA progress towards degree requirements and advise student athletes accordingly.
• Perform eligibility audits on incoming transfers and freshmen.
• Discuss academic support services with prospective student athletes.
• Provide coaches with feedback on admissibility.
• Evaluate prospective student athletes' academic information and communicate any initial or continuing eligibility concerns.
• Meet with first-year and academically at-risk student athletes on a regular basis to foster academic success, identify at-risk students, and provide timely interventions and support.
• Monitor student athletes' progress in classes and communicate issues and/or concerns to coaches and sport administrators.
• Meet with student athletes to provide accurate, current curricular information on programs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records using university systems.
• Educate students on institutional policies and procedures, including degree requirements, course add/drop procedures, and graduation requirements.
• Provide consistent and frequent communication to coaches and sport administrators on academic progress of assigned student-athletes.
• Prepare regular reports for coaches and sport administrators that provide detailed information on academic performance, study hall, and tutoring hours.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree for Academic Advisor I
• Master's Degree + 2 Years of Direct Advising Experience for Academic Advisor II
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and maintain strong organizational skills
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals, including student athletes, coaches, and faculty/staff
• Proficiency in using technology

Benefits

Salary Information:

• Academic Advisor I - $42,500.00
• Academic Advisor II - $45,500.00

Pay

$42,500.00 for Academic Advisor I
$45,500.00 for Academic Advisor II

Schedule

Exempt